Small gatherings around the city remained peaceful Friday night after the release of video depicting the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers. No incidents related to protests were reported as of 10 p.m. Friday.
Brown said in a statement Friday night “my deepest condolences are with Tyre’s loved ones,” as he reminded everyone seeing the video footage that “there is a grieving family continuing to mourn the loss of a young father, son and brother.”
“I know that this video is extremely difficult to watch and brings up many emotions, but I ask everyone to honor Tyre and his family by expressing these emotions peacefully and safely as these former Memphis Police Department officers are being held accountable in the criminal justice system,” Brown said in the statement.
Speaking at an unrelated news conference Friday afternoon prior to the video’s release, Lightfoot urged peaceful protest, but said the city was prepared and “had activated security plans while we see this thing play out,” and that officials had done “extensive outreach to civil rights leaders across our city, faith community leaders, business community leaders, since we understood that video was going to be released” in preparation for possible protest.
“We learned a lot from” the violence that followed peaceful protests of the death of George Floyd, Lightfoot said.when peaceful demonstrations escalated twice, testing Lightfoot’s administration, Chicago police resources, and the relationship between the mayor and the Cook County State’s Attorney. The first was between May 30 and June 2, with widespread reports of looting, smashed windows and ransacked stores.
“Would I have liked that Memphis released these videos during the daylight hours and not on a Friday? You bet,” she continued. Officials released the footage at 6 p.m. Central. “I’ve had conversations with lots of mayors across the country this week that are also feeling the anxiety. But number one is we must express ourselves peacefully. That’s what we do to honor the legacy of Mr. Nichols.”
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